Geoff Jenkins put the Brewers on the board with a grand slam and Prince Fielder belted a two-run shot to win the series opener. Bill Hall added a two-run double, and Claudio Vargas gave up two earned runs in six innings.

Jason Kubel hit a homer over the right-field baggie in the fifth inning and Justin Morneau hit a solo shot in the sixth, but Scott Baker gave up six runs in 4 2/3 innings. Baker gave up a grand slam despite fanning six.